Meeting at the Crossroads of Myth and Meaning
Hosted by Dr Dani Shalet, the show digs into how myth survives, evolves, and shows up in the stories we love today, especially in video games.
Each episode, Dani and her guests explore why these myths still matter, how they’re reimagined for today’s audiences, and what they reveal about who we are and how we move through the world.
You’ll hear from writers, performers, academics, and fans; people who love digging into the stories that shape our games and our culture.
Together, we look at how these stories keep being retold and lived — in games, in pop culture, and in the people who love them. And underneath it all is the question of why these old stories still matter, and what they say about who we are today.
Meet Us
Dr Danielle Shalet
Host and creator of Myths, Games & Meaning. Dani’s interdisciplinary research explores myth, religion, and popular culture, with a particular focus on video games. She also dabbles in archaeological fieldwork.
Dr Gina Bevan
Co‑host on selected episodes and collaborator. Gina’s interdisciplinary research explores pop culture, gender, and ancient myth.
Dr Tamar Elderton-Welch
Sanity Checker and Muse. Tamar is an ancient historian whose work focuses on religion in Hellenistic Egypt, especially lay practice, community, and culture.
Nanci Santos: Co-Host on selected episodes and Collaborator.
The podcast is created and produced by Dani, with occasional co‑hosting and collaboration from Nanci and Gina. Tamar contributes behind the scenes as a creative sounding board and muse, helping shape ideas even when she prefers not to appear on‑air.
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